SP 08 - In this part you have to speak for 45 seconds about a choice.

You will be presented

with two situations or opinions. You'll be asked which you prefer and you need to explain
your choice.
Look at the topic below for 15 seconds. You may make notes if you wish

Talk about an enjoyable or memorable experience that you had when you were
alone. Explain what made this event so memorable.

After 15 seconds, please speak into the microphone. You should speak for 45 seconds.
Afterwards you can compare your recording to a sample answer.

SP 09 - In this part you have to speak for 45 seconds about a choice.

Look at the topic below for 15 seconds. You may make notes if you wish

Some people think they can achieve more when they are with other people. Others
think they are more productive when they are alone. What is your opinion?
Explain why.

After 15 seconds, please speak into the microphone. You should speak for 45 seconds.

SP 10 - Read the following text from a college course manual and listen to the
conversation that follows it. Then, answer the question.
Reading time is around 45 to 50 seconds

Course: GL202
Assessment Procedure Cont.
Part 3.6 - Group Work
The geology department is aware of the problems surrounding of group work, and its
unpopularity among students. We realize that in some cases students do not contribute
and thus gain marks they do not deserve, while stronger students are frustrated at being
held back by weaker students. Similarly, it is very difficult for tutors to award marks for
group projects, as it is unclear who is responsible for each part.
However, the department feels that there is a great deal to be gained from group work, in
terms of self-organization and communication skills. To this end, we plan to introduce a
system whereby the group work itself is not formally assessed, but each student will
undertake an individual piece of work based on the group project, which will be designed
to ensure participation in the project.
Listen to the conversation.
 Question: The man expresses his opinion of group work. State and explain his
opinion. Compare his opinion with the opinion of the geology faculty.
Preparation Time: 30 seconds
Response Time: 60 seconds

SP 11 - Read a passage from a teaching textbook and listen to the lecture that follows it. Then
answer the question. (Reading time in an actual test would be 45-50 seconds.)

VAK Theory
One theory of learning states that we use three sensory receivers: visual (V), auditory (A), and
kinesthetic (K) when we take in information. According to the VAK theory, one or two of these
receiving styles is normally dominant and thus defines the best way for a person to learn new
information. Thus a visual learner learns best using their sight; an auditory learner learns best
when listening, and a kinesthetic learner learns best through physical activity.
VAK is one of the most popular learning models nowadays due to its simplicity. Teachers are
beginning to incorporate a range of stimuli and activities into their lessons so as to cater for all
types of learner. Although it is not yet proven that using one’s preferred sense provides the best
means for learning, having a range of activities can reduce boredom and increase motivation in
the classroom.

Listen to the lecture.

Explain VAK Theory and how the example used by the professor illustrates how the
theory can be applied.

Preparation Time: 30 seconds

Response Time: 60 seconds
SP 12 - In this part you have to speak for 60 seconds to show your understanding of a problem
and suggest a solution.
Listen to the conversation. You may make notes if you wish

Briefly summarize the man’s two options for the holidays. Then state which solution you
would recommend. Explain the reasons for your recommendation.
Preparation Time: 20 seconds
Response Time: 60 seconds
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SP 13 - In this part you have to speak for 60 seconds to summarize an academic lecture.
Listen to the talk. You may make notes if you wish

Using information from the talk, describe what we know about water on Mars, and how
we know it.

Preparation Time: 20 seconds

Response Time: 60 seconds